Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Chorus:
D MajorD
There is a balm in Gilead
G+G A7A7
to make the wounded whole;
D MajorD
there is a balm in Gilead
A7A7 D MajorD
to heal the sin-sick soul.
Verse 1:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
Some times I feel discouraged,
A7A7
and think my work’s in vain.
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
But then the Holy Spirit
A7A7 D MajorD
revives my soul again.
Chorus:
D MajorD
There is a balm in Gilead
G+G A7A7
to make the wounded whole;
D MajorD
there is a balm in Gilead
A7A7 D MajorD
to heal the sin-sick soul.
Verse 2:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
Don't ever feel discouraged,
A7A7
for Jesus is your friend,
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
and if you look for knowledge
A7A7 D MajorD
he'll ne'er refuse to lend.
Chorus:
D MajorD
There is a balm in Gilead
G+G A7A7
to make the wounded whole;
D MajorD
there is a balm in Gilead
A7A7 D MajorD
to heal the sin-sick soul.
Verse 3:
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
If you can’t preach like Peter,
A7A7
if you can’t pray like Paul,
D MajorD G+G D MajorD
just tell the love of Jesus,
A7A7 D MajorD
and say he died for all.
Chorus:
D MajorD
There is a balm in Gilead
G+G A7A7
to make the wounded whole;
D MajorD
there is a balm in Gilead
A7A7 D MajorD
to heal the sin-sick soul.